Dr Lalitha Badul
Why quick fixes don’t work
There is no one size fits all in skin care because everyone’s skin is different. There is NO single product, miracle ingredient, method or machine that will alleviate skin conditions or remove the signs of ageing completely.
The skin and body’s chemistry are a system or functional unit similar to a factory. The functions in this factory need to be regulated for it to work to its maximum capacity.
The origin of any skin condition is a result of disharmony in the skin’s system.Most skin conditions are the result of an imbalance in normal skin function.
For example:
A skin condition such as acne is the result of an increase in cellular proliferation and sebum production initiated by hormonal flux. Acne can be caused by many factors such as genetics, environmental factors or medication and of course, stress.
Ageing is the result of a slowing down of the natural functions of the skin that cause the weakening of collagen fibers in the underlying structure of skin tissue. Pigmentation problems are usually caused by overstimulation of the melanocyte cells causing excess melanin to be produced.
Oily skin, dry skin or combination skin is usually the result of over or under activity of the sebaceous glands and sweat glands in the skin or other environmental factors. Next week we look at what’s needed for healthy, normal skin.
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